TN: Hacienda Monasterio, Ribera d.Deuro, 1996
 

Deepish red colored, a dense perfumed nose, with leather, rum-soaked
plums, and some incense. Dark fruits with a lush sweet denseness to it,
but with hints of sauvagery to keep it interesting. Despite being somewhat
low in acid, the thickness and balance of this would suggest it could be
kept another 5-7 years. The only note of caution might be a slight
medicinal quality that becomes apparent with airing on the finish. Very
well made. A solid A-/90.



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TN: Hacienda Monasterio, Ribera d.Deuro, 1996
 

> wrote in message >...
> Deepish red colored, a dense perfumed nose, with leather, rum-soaked
> plums, and some incense. Dark fruits with a lush sweet denseness to it,
> but with hints of sauvagery to keep it interesting. Despite being somewhat
> low in acid, the thickness and balance of this would suggest it could be
> kept another 5-7 years. The only note of caution might be a slight
> medicinal quality that becomes apparent with airing on the finish. Very
> well made. A solid A-/90.
>
>
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I would agree, this is a great bottle. Can't find this vintage in my
area these days but had many of the '96's when they were around. Also
worth seeking out is the "reserva" bottling. More wood on it as would
be expected and a smooth drink...

ML